OW checkout dives.........

[diver 85]

What's the minimum depth for the 4 OW checkout dives per PADI & SSI(other agencies too if they are different)???......TIA.....

 

[CFDAlden]

At least 30', from which you need to do your CESA.....

 

[Jim Lapenta]

Above poster is incorrect. From my instructor manual- max depth for dives one and two is 40 ft. for dives 3 and 4- 60 ft. CESA may be performed from 6-9 meters or 20- 30 ft. It may be done on dives 2,3 or 4. Depth may not exceed 30 ft. Recommended line of at least 1/2 inch in diameter securely fastened or weighted to allow the instructor to stop the ascent while controlling the student diver is required. Minimum depth for training dives is 20ft with a duration of at least 15 minutes.

My bad: Got time right depth was from ow outline recommended of 20 ft. 15 is actually correct for minimum depth but to me is a little shallow based on personal experience and local conditions.

 

[Bubble Junky]

The minimum depth for skill evaluations is 5m/15ft. Some skills (CESA, Free Descent w/ Reference) require 6m.

 

[jscott099]

For SSI, Open Water Diver (only), "all four open water scuba training dives must be conducted at depths between 15 and 60 feet (5 and 18 meters). During the first open water scuba dive, it is recommended not to exceed 40 feet (12 meters)."

I like to keep the Emergency Swimming Ascent at around 25 feet for realism.

Things change a bit for junior OW and other levels.

 

[Bubble Junky]

Minimum depth for training dives is 20ft with a duration of at least 15 minutes.

I thought it was 5m/15ft and either 20mins or 1400l of compressed gas used.

 

[Joe-Diver]

Minimum depth for training dives is 20ft with a duration of at least 15 minutes.

Jim, where did you find this? I've looked all over 4-* and can't find reference to minimum depth and time, only the maximums you posted above.

 

[Joe-Diver]

NM...didn't think to look in General....found it....p.10. :11doh:

 

[Jim Lapenta]

Glad you found it. This is why having your own manual is important and a good idea. It will also save money on Instructor materials. Just talked to EASE in Fla. Thinking about doing IDC next spring. Then crossover to NAUI. see my first post. Edited to correct. Bubble junky is correct on air used and depth.

 

[Steve50]

I thought it was 5m/15ft and either 20mins or 1400l of compressed gas used.

that's correct